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The Speaker of India’s Lok Sabha, Hon’ble Shri Om Prakash Birla, visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – on Saturday 11 January 2025 as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK.
Mr Birla was warmly welcomed on behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), by swamis of the Mandir in a traditional Hindu manner.
During his visit, Mr Birla experienced the sanctity of the Mandir with darshan of the murtis and offering abhishek. He was also briefed on the significant work of BAPS in India and the inspiring developments in the UK and across Europe, particularly the upcoming BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris, France.
